The Black Olive- Elizabethton

Reviews

• FH

  Franklin Hardy

  6 days ago
  1.0
  Very disappointed in this restaurant. We dined in, had the cheese sticks that were overly plain, the “baked” spaghetti with meatballs was the absolute worst I’ve ever had. I’ve heard great things about their pizza, but I’ll go to the Johnson City location for that. Don’t make advertise food that you can’t make well. Olive Garden or Fazoli’s is better if you want some sort of Italian dishes.
• JC

  Jack Combs

  Jul 1, 2026
  2.0
  I like the food, but the sing room was closed today. We went elsewhere. They seem to be closed at random times for several days at a time. They have several locations so closing should not happen often.
• LO

  Luke Odom

  Jun 22, 2026
  5.0
  Amy and her team were incredible to work with for our event we hosted in their private room. The servers were great, the food was amazing and everything came out right on time. They followed the timeline exactly, met every expectation we discussed and were extremely hospitable from start to finish. It made the whole event run smoothly and I’m very grateful for how well they took care of us. Highly recommend!
• CB

  Candi Berry

  Jun 19, 2026
  5.0
  We enjoy eating there every time. The service is always great. And Amy, well what can we say? She is an amazing lady. Very friendly and outgoing. She is very personable and that means a lot. You have the right lady for the job. She is an amazing leader. Very pleased.
• LA

  Luz Elena Alcocer

  Jun 6, 2026
  5.0
  Great service and atmosphere, but minor consistency issues between locations. Having previously visited The Black Olive in Downtown Johnson City, I decided to check out their location in Elizabethton at 173 Hudson Dr (which is perfectly located just a short pedal off the Tweetsie Trail, making it super convenient if you are out biking). The cleanliness and customer service are absolutely excellent at both spots. Our food was served remarkably fast, and our waitress, Autumn, was incredibly attentive and constantly kept an eye on our table throughout the evening. For our meal, we started with the Calamari as an appetizer. For the main courses, we ordered the Shrimp Scampi, the Spicy Bowtie Chicken, and the Penne with White Clam Sauce. We also ordered some Cannolis to go. Everything tasted great! I also noticed their menu is very accommodating, offering plenty of great gluten-free and vegetarian options. The layout of this restaurant is a huge plus; they have a private dining room which is perfect if you want to host a meeting or group gathering. There is also a small bar area comfortably separated from the main dining room, and an amazing outdoor patio where they had live music playing. The only downside I noticed was a significant difference in both presentation and portion sizes from one location to the other, even though they belong to the same chain. The presentation of the dishes varies quite a bit compared to what we usually get at the downtown spot. Despite that minor consistency issue, the overall experience was fantastic, and the outstanding service made it a wonderful visit.